[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 3, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 44470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15309]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100 and Part 165

[CGD13-05-029]
RIN 1625-AA08 and 1625-AA00


Special Local Regulation (SLR) and Safety Zone Regulations: 
Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race and Blue Angels Air Show 
Performance 2005, Lake Washington, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement.

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SUMMARY: The Captain of the Port (COTP) Puget Sound will begin 
enforcing the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race Special Local 
Regulation (SLR) and Seafair Blue Angels Air Show Performance Safety 
Zone Regulation. This year's events will be held on Thursday, August 4, 
2005, through Sunday, August 7, 2005.

DATES: The regulations found in 33 CFR 100.1301 and in 33 CFR 165.1319 
will be enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific daylight time from 
August 4, 2005 to August 7, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Junior Grade Jessica Hagen, 
c/o Captain of the Port Puget Sound, Coast Guard Sector Seattle, 1519 
Alaskan Way South, Seattle WA 98134 at (206) 217-6232 to obtain 
information concerning enforcement of this rule.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 2, 2001, the Coast Guard published a 
final rule (66 FR 34822) modifying the regulations in 33 CFR 100.1301, 
for the safe execution of the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane 
races on the waters of Lake Washington. On June 24, 2004, the Coast 
Guard published a final rule (69 FR 35250) in 33 CFR 165.1319, to 
safeguard participants and spectators from the safety hazards 
associated with the Seattle Seafair Blue Angels Air Show Performance.
    The Special Local Regulation (33 CFR 100.1301) provides for a 
regulated area to protect spectators while providing unobstructed 
vessel traffic lanes to ensure timely arrival of emergency response 
craft. Movements are regulated for all vessels in the area described 
unless otherwise regulated by the COTP or his designee. The COTP may be 
assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in 
enforcing this SLR.
    The safety zone regulation (33 CFR 165.1319) establishes 
requirements for all vessels to obtain permission of the COTP or the 
COTP's designated representative to enter, move within, or exit the 
safety zone when it is enforced. Entry into this safety zone is 
prohibited unless otherwise exempted or excluded under 33 CFR 165.1319 
or unless authorized by the COTP or his designee. The Captain of the 
Port Puget Sound will begin enforcing the Seattle Seafair Unlimited 
Hydroplane Race Special Local Regulation (SLR) as per 33 CFR 100.1301, 
and the Seafair Blue Angels Air Show Performance Safety Zone as per 33 
CFR 165.1319, on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 8 a.m. Pacific daylight 
time. These regulations will be enforced until Sunday, August 7, 2005 
at 8 p.m. Pacific daylight time. All persons and vessels are authorized 
to enter, move within, and exit the regulated area or safety zone on or 
after Sunday, August 7, 2005 at 8 p.m. Pacific daylight time unless a 
new notice of enforcement is issued before then.

    Dated: July 22, 2005.
Stephen P. Metruck,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Puget Sound.
[FR Doc. 05-15309 Filed 8-2-05; 8:45 am]
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